Archive for May, 2010



ZOO Bojnice – oldest and most popular zoo in Slovakia

ZOO Bojnice – oldest and most popular zoo in Slovakia

It was back in April 1955 when the ZOO of Bojnice first opened its doors to the public. The zoo is situated on a 42 hectare property and is home to more than 373 different animal species. Currently, there are close to 2000 individual animals currently living in the ZOO of Bojnice. Located in the […]

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Východná Heritage festival – one of the most popular folklore and cultural festivals in Slovakia

Východná Heritage festival – one of the most popular folklore and cultural festivals in Slovakia

The Východná Heritage Festival which is more commonly referred to as the Folklore Festival Východná, is one of the most popular folklore and cultural festivals in Slovakia. Every year, countless people make their way to the village of Východná which can be found in the foothills of the Kriváň Mountain in order to enjoy the […]

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Spiš castle in Slovakia – one of the largest castles in Central Europe

Spiš castle in Slovakia – one of the largest castles in Central Europe

Monumental, amazing, powerful. These are attributes which can characterize Spiš Castle, the largest castle ruins in the Slovak Republic and one of the largest castle complexes in Central Europe. The castle was added onto UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1993. Spiš Castle is spread on an area of more than 4 hectares on a travertine […]

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Serra de Tramuntana – mountains, lakes, forests and snow on the island of Majorca | Spain

Serra de Tramuntana – mountains, lakes, forests and snow on the island of Majorca | Spain

On the island of Majorca, which is situated between Spain and the coast of Africa, one will find the mountain range known as the Serra de Tramuntana. It is the main mountain range on the island and has also played a crucial role in the formation of not just Majorca, but also the remaining islands […]

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Seisenberg Gorge in Austria – admire the awe-inspiring beauty of this natural wonder

Seisenberg Gorge in Austria – admire the awe-inspiring beauty of this natural wonder

Just outside the village of Weissbach which can be found in Salzburg, Austria one will find the 600 meter long Seisenberg Gorge (Seisenbergklamm). This 50 meter deep canyon was virtually inaccessible until woodcutter’s created a pathway through the gorge back in 1831. This was done, in order to make it easier to transport logs through […]

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Savica Waterfall – the most famous waterfall in all of Slovenia

Savica Waterfall – the most famous waterfall in all of Slovenia

When it comes to visiting the countryside of Slovenia, there are a number of beautiful and picturesque destinations to choose from. However, one of the most popular destinations in the country is that of Bohinj Lake. While the Lake itself is supplied with water by a number of different inflows, the most important and famous […]

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Prague – City of a Hundred Spires and the sixth most visited city in all of Europe

Prague – City of a Hundred Spires and the sixth most visited city in all of Europe

The city of Prague is the capital as well as the largest city in the Czech Republic. Many people also consider Prague to be the most beautiful city in the entire country and as a result has been commonly referred to as the Golden City as well as the Mother of Cities, or the City […]

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